MODOC FOOTBALL FACES THE WEED COUGARS AT HOMECOMING The Modoc County
RECORD
Vol. 134, 133, No. 15 29
Alturas, California
July 2, October 9, 2026 2025
Serving Modoc Since 1892 20 24 Pages
Alturas Fandango Days 2026 toBoost Celebrate Alturas Elementary Students Fire Nation’s 250thwith Anniversary Safety Skills CAL FIRE The Alturas Chamber of well as your community Commerce announced that honorably salute you, the 2026 Fandango Days Jimmy, in recognition of celebration will honor the your patriotism and service nation’s 250th anniversary of to our country,” the chamber independence. The festivities stated. are scheduled for Saturday, Approximately 38 vendors July 4. will host booths and activities Parade assembly starts at in the park following the 9 a.m. at the intersection of parade. Setup begins at Eighth and Main streets, 7 a.m., and vendors must with the procession beginning conclude operations by 4:30 at 10:30 a.m. Pre-parade p.m. Organizers noted that judging and awards will be there will be no car show this conducted for eligible entries; year. however, those submitted Evening activities include after the June 27 deadline the Canby Community Group Cal Fire will not beLassen-Modoc considered. This Unit-Facebook and Canby Fire Department’s year’s parade includes 40 Fire annual Prevention barbecue at the Trailer. The CAL FIRE Lassen entries. Canby fire hall from 5:30 to gained essential Modoc Unit, in collaboration They Jimmy Richardson will 7:30 p.m. A fireworks display with the Modoc Fire Safe knowledge on battery safety, serve as the grand evacuation will follow atstrategies, dusk. and Council and2026 Alturas marshal. The Attendees are encouraged fire preparedness, in Elementary School, selection recently overall honors nation’s addition to arrivetoearly to secure learning about led a vital the Fire Prevention semiquincentennial the the viewing spots and should dangers of playing Week program forandlocal 150th anniversary of the bring lawn chairs and sun students. Focusing on this with fire equipment and official theme, naming“Charge of Alturas protection for thefirefighter daytime year’s into understanding in 1876. “Your Lithium-Ion country as fitness events. and gear. Fire Safety: Batteries in Your Home,” students received handson training inside the
This community-focused initiative, shared by the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc
Unit, shows the strong commitment to public safety education, ensuring younger residents understand critical fire prevention measures. By teaching these crucial lessons at an early age, the program helps build safer communities through increased awareness and preparedness. Residents are encouraged to follow the CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc
Unit on social media for ongoing safety tips and community updates. Now a beloved annual event, the Fire Prevention Week program is something that firefighters, staff,
and students alike look forward to each year— an opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the shared responsibility of keeping their community safe.
Modoc County DA, Alturas police chief slam judge’s decision to release Veterans Day guide to felony suspect
honor local service members Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude and community. This November, Modoc Record is preparing a special guide dedicated to honoring the men and women who have served in A nation’s California judge has the armed forces. ordered the release of a The guide will feature man facing multiple violent profiles of local veterans, felony charges on his own community events, support recognizance, drawing resources and ways for sharp from residents criticism to get involved. local prosecutors and and law It will be printed enforcement who argued distributed throughout the decision poses counties. a threat Modoc and Lassen toStories public safety. will highlight Presiding Judge Wendyand D. resilience, sacrifice
Dier ordered the release of Jesus Alonso Beltran Lomeli over the explicit objections of the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office and local police. Beltran Lomeli was released on awhile promise to leadership, event appear in court. listings will provide Beltran Lomeli faces information on parades, multiple felony ceremonies and charges other spanning Readers two separate gatherings. will also criminal The find details oncases. organizations allegationsassistance against with him offering include child domestic health care, abuse, education and violence, assault to employment, as likely well as produce great bodily injury, volunteer opportunities and animal cruelty, donation drives.resisting an executive officer resulting Community members are in great tobodily invited help injury, shape and the interference with wireless guide. If you or a someone communication device. you know has served, Modoc Media Countyencourages District Modoc Attorney Nina a Salarno you to submit photo, arguedand during name yearsproceedings of service.
that the defendant met the legal criteria for pretrial detention. Under recent California Supreme Court rulings, judges are permitted to consider public safetycanrisks when Submissions be emailed determining whether a to info@modocmedia.com. defendant in Veterans should Day isremain not only custodyhonoring ahead of trial. about the past Prosecutors also presented — it’s about recognizing several aggravating factors the ongoing contributions to the court, citing a of veterans our history of violent inconduct, neighborhoods, workplaces increasingly serious priorfamilies. offenses, and poor and performance The guide while aims on to probation or parole. provide both inspiration Local officials expressed and practical resources, immediate concern ensuring local stories of following the judge’s ruling. courage and commitment “The allegations in these are remembered and cases are extremely serious and involve claims of celebrated.
violence against both people and animals,” Salarno said in a statement. “Given the nature of the charges, the alleged criminal history, and the danger posed to the community, my office strongly opposed this release and sought detention pending trial.” Alturas Police Chief Jonathan Morgan echoed the prosecutor’s frustration. “I am thoroughly disappointed with the court’s decision and remain concerned about the risk this release presents to our community,” Morgan said. The District Attorney’s Office stated it will continue to aggressively prosecute both cases. As with all criminal matters, the
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charges against Beltran Lomeli remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.